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New BSA, RNZ and TVNZ appointments
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 11:03 am | New Zealand Government
Broadcasting Minister Amy Adams has announced a range of board appointments to some of New Zealand’s iconic broadcasting institutions. “Across the board, these appointments will see a mix of new experience and valuable continuity retained at a time when ... More >>
Govt awards new permits in Taranaki Basin
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 10:56 am | New Zealand Government
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the award of nine new oil and gas exploration permits for Block Offer 2015. Block Offer 2015 includes three onshore permits and six offshore permits, all in the Taranaki Basin. Collectively ... More >>
Hon Simon Bridges: Block Offer 2015 Permit Awards
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 10:53 am | New Zealand Government
Good morning. It’s my pleasure to host you in Parliament for this morning’s Block Offer awards for 2015. More >>
Three new Law Commissioners appointed
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 10:36 am | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Amy Adams today announced the appointment of Douglas White QC, Donna Buckingham and Helen McQueen as new members of the Law Commission, each for a term of five years. More >>
Mental health workforce plan feedback sought
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a draft Action Plan to guide training and development of mental health workers is out for sector consultation. More >>
Farmers well prepared for strong El Nino summer
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has praised farmers’ preparations for this summer’s El Nino climate pattern, as it shapes up to be one of the strongest on record. More >>
New Zealand given historic opportunity to choose a flag
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Government
Deputy Prime Minister Bill English says the confirmed results of the first flag referendum mean New Zealanders now have a clear choice whether to change our flag or keep our existing one. More >>
Disability Action Plan and Disability Strategy being updated
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner today released the updated Disability Action Plan 2014 – 2018 and announced the first steps in the revision of the New Zealand Disability Strategy. More >>
Support for Pacific language education
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce and Minister for Pacific Peoples Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga have announced $763,000 funding for the Pasifika Education Centre in South Auckland. More >>
New Zealand’s dairy food safety capability in good shape
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Government
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed today’s release of the final report of the Dairy Capability Working Group. More >>
Govt finances reflect careful management
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Government
Treasury’s latest forecasts show ongoing improvement in the Government’s books – reflecting a continued focus on responsible fiscal management, Finance Minister Bill English says. More >>
Rheumatic fever campaign evaluation positive
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 11:58 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says an evaluation of this year’s national rheumatic fever awareness campaign shows positive results and a scorecard of excellence. “The independent evaluation by Allen + Clarke Policy and Regulatory Specialists Ltd describes ... More >>
Minister opens Cambridge section of Waikato Expressway
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 11:48 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today cut the ribbon opening the Cambridge section of the $2.1 billion Waikato Expressway. More >>
Poverty grim reality for many Kiwi kids
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 11:32 am | New Zealand Government
A report out today is a stark reminder of New Zealand’s lack of progress on tackling child poverty, Labour’s Children’s spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Christmas cheer for Settling In fund recipients
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 11:21 am | New Zealand Government
A total of $315,820 in funding has been approved for 48 applicants from not-for-profit organisations working with refugees and migrants, Ethnic Communities Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga announced today. More >>
Public has its say on future of education
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 11:01 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata says she is delighted so many members of the public have taken the opportunity to have their say on the future of education. More >>
Gaining better understanding of treatment injury
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 10:42 am | New Zealand Government
The Government is working to gain a full understanding of treatment injury to inform a range of initiatives to reduce treatment injury rates, say Minister of Health Jonathan Coleman and Minister for ACC Nikki Kaye. More >>
Auckland’s social housing growth continues
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 10:28 am | New Zealand Government
Newly built social housing units in West Auckland will ensure more vulnerable people can access healthy, modern housing while they need it, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
New report on safety from violence highlights key factors
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Samoan culture, ‘talking about it’ and education are key to preventing violence against Samoan women and girls, according to a new report released by the Minister for Women, Hon Louise Upston, and the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, Hon Peseta ... More >>
Joyce marks first Air NZ flight to Houston
Monday, 14 December 2015, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Government
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce leaves for the United States tomorrow on the inaugural Air New Zealand flight to Houston, Texas. More >>
